Changes in Faecal Microbiota Profile and Plasma Biomarkers following the Administration of an Antioxidant Oleuropein-Rich Leaf Extract in a Rat Model Mimicking Colorectal Cancer

• Main Authors: Sofia Chioccioli (Author), Gabriele Rocchetti (Author), Jessica Ruzzolini (Author), Silvia Urciuoli (Author), Francesco Vitali (Author), Gianluca Bartolucci (Author), Marco Pallecchi (Author), Giovanna Caderni (Author), Carlotta De Filippo (Author), Chiara Nediani (Author), Luigi Lucini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Oleuropein (OLE), a phenolic compound particularly abundant in the olive leaves, has been reported to have beneficial activities against colorectal cancer (CRC). In vitro studies suggested that these latter could be due to a modulation of the intestinal microbiota. Aiming to evaluate if OLE could af...